Safety and Compliance Manager

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Deputy County Manager, the Safety and Compliance Manager is responsible for managing a comprehensive safety program, including safety policy development, accident investigations, safety audits/inspections, safety training, and emergency action plans. Serve as a safety consultant; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; maintain accurate documentation and reporting. Develop and facilitate an aggressive safety training program. The Safety and Compliance Manager will be responsible for managing and monitoring an effective and compliant safety program to ensure site readiness for regulatory compliance and best practices are incorporated for County employees.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Safety Management or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in an increasingly responsible position that includes specific duties and responsibilities in training and safety with an insurance company, human resources or similar environment. Alternatively, a combination of seven (7) years of education and relevant work experience that equips the candidate to fulfill the duties of the position
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver’s license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some outdoor activity; may be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor; may be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of documents and reports.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting such as retrieving files, records, and reports.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, develops, and implements all safety training programs for all County employees.

• Coordinate, develop, and lead bi-monthly Safety Committee meetings to ensure safety compliance.
• Responsible for continuously updating the County’s Safety Manual and recommending enforcement actions to the County Executive Office.
• Monitors safety workplace standards and criteria to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Plans, organizes, prepares and conducts safety training programs for all County employees in coordination with department heads.
• Foster a culture of safety within the department by promoting awareness and strict adherence to San Juan County safety policies. Routinely performs safety inspections and conduct trend analysis and use data to inform safety programming. Prepare and submit all necessary compliance, operational, and safety reports. Ensure that all facilities, staff, vehicles, contractors, and equipment meet safety standards, including the management of testing, monitoring, emergency protocols, certifications, and reporting requirements.
• Writes material for new training programs, reviews, evaluates and modifies existing and proposed training programs, and recommends appropriate changes to the County Executive Office. Maintains accurate records in the administration of these programs in a computer database format.
• Assists and coordinates outside consultants in preparing and conducting various training as needed to ensure all County employees are continually trained on safety and work-related issues.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards and administrative practices as they may relate to San Juan County.
• Administers the County’s random and safety sensitive drug program. Maintains accurate records in the administration of these programs and maintains a computer database for these policies.
• Provides technical advice on required vaccinations and medical testing of employees as may be regulated by OSHA and other federal and state laws.
• Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of San Juan County including transportation of employees for drug and alcohol testing.
• Uses excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees and members of the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.